BERNINA 990 sewing machine with embroidery module

Create your magic with the BERNINA 990
– NEW 36cm of space to the right of the needle
– NEW 10″ touchscreen with Help Center
– NEW BERNINA positioning scanner and camera
– NEW Giant hoop (31 x 41cm)
– NEW BERNINA integrated stitch regulator

More space than ever


36cm to the right of the needle
Large 10″ touchscreen
Giant embroidery with the large hoop
The B 990 includes a meticulously designed extended free arm with 14″ (36 cm) of space to the right of the needle and the hoop of Giant embroidery hoop (31 x 41cm), providing you with ample space for large and beautiful sewing, quilting and embroidery projects. Preview your stitches and embroidery. Create and preview your stitches. View the needle zone on the screen. BERNINA positioning scanner and camera. With the new BERNINA positioning scanner and camera, you can scan the embroidery hoop and view the needle zone on the screen while sewing and embroidering. This allows you to position your embroidery and stitches precisely. Scan to preview how your embroidery, chosen thread color, and size will look after embroidery. You can also transfer the scanned background to the optional BERNINA 9 embroidery software. Automatic needle threader. Ready to sew in an instant. Just press a button. Watch the machine thread the needle. The automatic needle threader helps you start with a different thread. From a size 70 needle, the top thread can be automatically threaded into standard sewing needles and embroidery needles. Conveniently and quickly, every time!

High-precision laser


Works in all needle positions
Indicates the exact needle entry point
Superior precision

Take advantage of precision by seeing exactly where the needle will enter the tissue in all needle positions. The high-precision BERNINA laser marks your start and travel points while you sew and edge. Integrated stitch regulator. Use stitch regulation for ruler work. Works with all BERNINA quilting presser feet and accessories. Simply apply the included BERNINA 5.5 mm BISR stitch plate with sensor and your preferred quilting presser foot to achieve quilting stitches of exactly the same length at varying sewing speeds. Now, automatic stitch adjustment is possible with all quilting applications, including ruler work, thanks to the innovative integrated stitch regulator BERNINA (BISR). Automatic needle plate recognition. Insert the needle plate and sew! Additional safety function. Three needle plates included. The A B 990 automatically recognizes the needle plate as soon as it is applied to the machine. If the needle plate is not compatible with the selected stitch, needle, or presser foot, the machine will not sew as an additional safety measure. Choose or create your own stitch. Resize any stitch from 25% to 500%. Draw your own stitch. With a touch, the B 990 transforms your drawing into a stitch or modifies existing stitches as desired. Resize any stitch from 25% to 500% with the new jumbo stitch. Cancel or redo stitching steps and, with the stitch designer, create your own stitches by drawing your ideas directly on the touchscreen. Elevate your embroidery to a gigantic level. Extra-large 31 x 41cm embroidery area. Giant hoop with ergonomic rotary closure. Perfect for large quilts. With the new Giant hoop and extra-large 31 x 41cm (16.1″ x 12″) embroidery area, you can fully embroider a 12-inch square area. Thanks to the ergonomic rotary closure, hoop application and reapplication are easy. The interior markings on the frame and template allow you to easily align a 12-inch square area. Organize your stitches and embroidery designs. Create and name folders. Save new or adjusted stitches. Move, copy, and paste from your USB drive. Organize your stitches with the file manager: Save, name, and store new or adjusted stitches and combinations in your personal folder. Easily create, move, copy, and paste files and folders to keep your stitches and embroidery designs organized with the file manager. Name your stitches and adjusted combinations and move entire design folders from a USB device directly to your folder on the machine. Place your embroidery to suit your project. 2-point and 4-point placement. Place embroidery as is or shape it to fit. Always perfect placement. 2-point and 4-point placement allow you to easily place embroidery with the highest precision. Simply set four stitches on the fabric with the new 4-point placement and proportionally shape or place the embroidery in the area. Use virtual positioning to check the accuracy of stitches and achieve maximum precision. Customize your quilting designs. Modify stitches per inch. Unlimited scaling possibilities. Compatible with BQM, HQF, PAT, PLI, QLI and TA formats. The new customizable quilting designs bring the functionality of professional long-arm quilting to your embroidery machine. Unlimited scaling possibilities, the ability to modify stitches per inch (SPI), and enhanced quilt finishing functions allow you to achieve perfect computerized quilting on your embroidery machine. Wi-Fi and BERNINA Stitchout App: Transfer of designs to/from V9 software; Monitoring of the embroidery process via the app; Remote real-time status updates; With Wi-Fi enabled on the BERNINA 990, you can transfer designs from your embroidery software (optional) directly to the machine, or vice versa. And, thanks to the BERNINA Stitchout App, the embroidery process can be monitored remotely on your smartphone. In-app notifications and real-time status updates will make your embroidery more practical.

BERNINA stitchprecision2 technology


State-of-the-art stitch precision
Even faster embroidery
Superior stitch quality

The B 990 features state-of-the-art BERNINA stitchprecision2 technology, making your sewing, quilting, and embroidery experience smoother, more precise, and more fun.
New top-of-the-range XL embroidery module


Superb stitch quality
Compatible with BERNINA embroidery hoops
Includes Smart Drive Technology from BERNINA

The new top-of-the-range XL embroidery module with Smart Drive Technology (SDT) guarantees impeccable embroidery.

Sew and embroider for longer


Easy-access, front-loading jumbo bobbin
Ideal for decorative stitches
More time for your creativity

The easy-access, front-loading jumbo bobbin holds up to 70% more thread than conventional bobbins, allowing you to sew and embroider for longer.


Features b 990:
System of Looper
BERNINA
Distance to the right of the needle 356mm
Automatic Needle Threader
BERNINA Positioning Laser
Wi-Fi Connection
Precision Stitch Technology ²
Multidirectional Stitching (360º)
Stitch Designer
Quilting Designs: 206
Mode 3 BSR (basting)
XL Edge Module
Pinpoint Placement
4-Point Positioning
Integrated Stitch Regulator (BISR)
10.1" color touchscreen
Total number of stitches: 2927
Maximum stitch width: 9
Maximum stitch length: 6
Automatic buttonholes
Creative Advisor
Maximum sewing speed (stitches per minute): 1200
Triple stitch
Tapering stitches
Maximum embroidery area
410x305mm
Shape designer (embroidery)
QWERTY keyboard
Thread cutter Automatic
accessories b 990
Zig Zag Foot #1C
Zig Zag Foot #1D
Overlock Foot #2A
Buttonhole Foot #3A
Buttonhole Foot #3C
Closure Foot #4D
Invisible Hem Foot #5
Buttoning Foot #18
Open Embroidery Foot #20C
Embroidery Foot #26L
Side Movement Foot #40C
Straight Stitch Needle Plate
Needle Plate 5.5mm/ BISR
Sewing guide
Knee pad
USB/USB-C pen drive
Thread lubrication unit
3 embroidery hoops (incl. Giant hoop)
Standard accessories series 9
Programmable foot pedal
Extension table